Kindness is the most helpful, compassionate, wonderful set of animal-lovers I've ever met. They've been totally reasonable in price, and very thorough and clear about everything they've done. Best vet in Forest Grove!!

I want to provide feedback on my recent visits to Kindness Family Pet Clinic in Forest Grove, OR. I am the caretaker and guardian to two older dogs – Gracie, age 12 ½ years Jack Russell Terrier, and Edie, a six year old Lhasa Apso. Both are rescues, so they each came to me with health issues. On July 8, 2014, I took Gracie in to see Dr. Darrin Kortyka for help with her itchy skin, arthritis and overall health concerns of older dogs. He checked Gracie over thoroughly, ran the appropriate blood tests and asked questions of me to help pinpoint a diagnosis and treatment plan. Within just a few days of starting her prescribed meds, Gracie was itch-free, calmer and more content. She also is more playful and walks easier. It is nice to see my girl enjoying her life again. Since then, on July 29, 2014, Edie had her turn visiting Kindness Family Pet Clinic and again, Dr. Kortyka. With his keen knowledge and extensive experience, was able to diagnose and treat Edie for a tear duct problem and help with her seasonal allergies. I have to thank Dr. Kortyka, his wife, Dr. Leah Story and the staff at Kindness Family Pet Clinic. Since Dr. Kortyka and Dr. Story purchased the practice in February 2013, the clinic has become like a second family to me and my dogs. The entire staff is extremely compassionate and easy to talk with. They always have my pet’s best interest in mind all awhile keeping me informed as to what is most cost effective. Overall, I am so grateful to Kindness Family Pet Clinic. Because of my personal experience with their service and how they value me and my dogs, I will go nowhere else for Gracie and Edie’s health care.

Anyone who brings their furry family member to this clinic will be so very pleased with the love and care that Dr. Kortyka gives. He has provided my family with the absolute best care for a few years now. He has seen us through the passing of a few of our precious pets, with so much compassion and and tenderness. A year ago, our little puppy was limping and having pain. Dr. Kortyka examined her, took x-rays, and told us that she needed to see a specialist. He referred us to an amazing surgeon that Dr. Kortyka called himself to set up the appointment and speak to her about our baby. Throughout the course of our puppies care, Dr. Kortyka kept in constant touch with not only the surgeon, but my family as well. Even though he was on vacation, he still took the time to make calls and see how our lil one was doing. Dr. Kortyka listens to our concerns, speaks to us honestly, is very thorough, shows genuine compassion, is very gentle, and always has a bright smile. He is a Doctor who truly loves his profession and it shows. He has cared for 9 of our furry family members in our short time with him, and every one of them are always so happy to see him. My family and I highly recommend Dr. Kortyka for the best care of any furry little one.

This clinic has provided excellent routine care. However, I had two cats pass away (separate situations, years apart) and in both instances there were problems with mis-information and mis-diagnoses. When emotions and stress are high you need to be able to trust the information and care being provided.

I have been coming to to Kindness for years and have nothing but good things to say about them. Not only do we use their vet services but we board our dogs there as well.